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Jayden Hylton
Steve Simoneau
7
Fordham FU 1-7
13
Winner Stetson STET 4-6
Fordham FU
1-7
7
Final
13
Stetson STET
4-6
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Fordham FU 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 2 7 10 2
Stetson STET 1 1 1 0 4 3 0 3 X 13 12 3

W: Phillips, Ethan (1-1) L: Elson, Beau (1-1)

7
Winner Fordham FU 2-7
6
Stetson STET 4-7
Winner
Fordham FU
2-7
7
Final
6
Stetson STET
4-7
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Fordham FU 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 7 7 0
Stetson STET 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 6 7 3

W: Kapica, Andrew (1-1) L: Moran, Dallis (0-1) S: Berg, Aric (2)

Game Recap: Baseball |

Hatters Split Saturday Doubleheader with Fordham

DELAND, Fla. — Stetson University baseball split a Saturday doubleheader with Fordham University at Melching Field at Conrad Park, opening with a commanding 13-7 win before falling 7-6 in a tightly contested nightcap. The day featured big hits, aggressive baserunning, and strong pitching performances on both sides of the diamond.

GAME 1 | Hatters 13, Rams 7

Stetson's lineup came out swinging in the opener, putting pressure on Fordham pitching early. Juan De la Cruz started the scoring in the first inning with a leadoff single and later came around on an RBI single by Foster Apple, giving the Hatters an early 1-0 advantage. Jayden Hylton added a key run in the second after reaching on a single and scoring on a sacrifice bunt by Jack Harley, extending the lead to 2-0.

The Hatters' offense continued to roll through the third and fourth innings, highlighted by an RBI single from Yohann Dessureault in the third. The fifth inning became the turning point, as Apple doubled and Dessureault reached on an error, loading the bases for Hylton. He delivered a grand slam to left field, bringing home four runs and energizing both the team and the home crowd.

Stetson continued to hit in the later innings. Dessureault homered in the eighth for a solo shot, and Hylton followed with a two-run home run, further padding the Hatters' lead. Stetson also showcased its speed on the basepaths, swiping five bags as a team, with De la Cruz and Corey Robinson each stealing two.

Ethan Phillips delivered a strong start on the mound, pitching five shutout innings, giving up just two hits and striking out four. The bullpen worked effectively to navigate the remaining innings, holding off a late Fordham surge.

Key Performers – Game 1

Game 1 Notes

  • Hylton's eight RBIs tied a program single-game record (last accomplished in 2015).
  • Three home runs marked a season high.
  • Five stolen bases were a season best.
  • The Hatters scored in six different innings and never relinquished the lead.

GAME 2 | Rams 7, Hatters 6

The nightcap was a nail-biter from the start. Stetson fell behind 2-0 early but quickly responded with two runs in the first inning. Fordham reclaimed the lead in the middle innings, making the game a back-and-forth contest.

The Hatters broke through in the fifth inning with a four-run surge. Sean Griggs was hit by a pitch to start the rally, followed by a single from Jack Harley. Landon Russell delivered an RBI single to bring Griggs home, with Renzo Gonzalez following with another RBI hit. After a wild pitch moved runners into scoring position, Foster Apple singled to left field, driving in two more runs and giving Stetson a 6-4 lead.

Fordham's decisive push came in the eighth, where defensive miscues allowed three runs to score — two of them unearned — flipping the lead. The Hatters put the tying run aboard late but were unable to complete the comeback.

James Hays was strong in the start, pitching 4 1/3 innings with seven strikeouts, allowing just two earned runs and no walks. TJ Melani provided a key scoreless 1.1 innings of relief with three strikeouts, while Connor Ball contributed 2 1/3 innings. Dallis Moran was charged with the loss, surrendering the three unearned runs in the eighth.

Key Performers – Game 2

Game 2 Notes

  • Pitching staff recorded a season-high 14 strikeouts swinging.
  • Opponents went just 2-for-15 with runners in scoring position.
  • Four-run fifth inning marked the team's highest-scoring frame of the game.
  • Six walks drawn offensively.
  • Three unearned runs proved decisive in the eighth inning.

Next Up

The Hatters return to Melching Field on Sunday at noon for the weekend series finale against Fordham, looking to secure the series win. The game will be broadcast live on GoHatters.com.

About Stetson Athletics
At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 19 NCAA Division I sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts @StetsonHatters.

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